Lead of Export Logistics (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension

Capital-forming benefits

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Employee stock purchase

Childcare allowance

Job Bike

Public transport ticket programs

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE in Einbeck, Germany, seeks a Lead of Export Logistics (m/f/d) to lead the Export Logistics team and ensure timely, quality delivery of seed, machinery, and spare parts.

The role covers customs and foreign trade, SAP and IT systems (AEB), and cross-functional coordination with Breeding, Production, and Sales. This permanent, full-time position requires travel and offers extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing a logistics team.
• Strong knowledge of customs and foreign trade processes.
• Experience in international freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Proficient in SAP SD/MM with EDI interfaces.
• Analytical thinker with intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 9 logistics experts.
• Oversee customs and foreign trade processes across the group.
• Coordinate with authorities and internal departments.
• Develop and optimize global supply chain strategy and IT systems (SAP, AEB).
• Lead cross-functional international logistics projects and workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Customs management

International logistics

SAP SD/MM

German & English

Tools

SAP SD/MM

AEB

EDI interfaces

Job description

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Field of Work: Supply Chain Management, Logistik Ausland

Location: Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE

Legal Entity: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?:

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16962

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for international logistics, export processes, and the continuous optimization of global supply chains? Then join our team asLead of Export Logistics (m/f/d) at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the organizational and disciplinary leadership of the Export Logistics team, consisting of nine direct reports. You will ensure the timely and quality-assured global delivery of seed, machinery, and spare parts.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Einbeck, Germany.

Your Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Disciplinary and functional leadership, management, and development of a team of 9 logistics experts.
• Customs & Foreign Trade: Overall responsibility for all customs and foreign trade processes, including oversight of Foreign Trade Compliance (embargo regulations, dual-use goods) across the KWS Group.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Acting as the central point of contact for customs authorities, governmental agencies (e.g., BAFA – Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, BLE – Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, IHK - Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and internal departments such as Breeding, Production, and Sales.
• Process Optimization: Continuous development and optimization of the global supply chain strategy and related IT systems (SAP, AEB).
• Project Management: Leading and participating in cross-functional international logistics projects and logistics workshops.

Your Profile:

• Professional experience in the logistics sector, ideally with expertise in customs process management and prior leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of international freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of foreign trade regulations, export documentation, and the financial and compliance aspects of logistics.
• Knowledge of SAP (SD/MM), ideally previous experience as a Key User and with EDI interfaces.
• Analytical and strategic mindset, strong intercultural communication skills, and a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Our Offer:

• A global leadership role with strategic relevance and ample opportunity to contribute your own ideas.
• As a family-owned company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence. These values are reflected in our daily work through an open and friendly working environment.
• In line with our motto, "Make yourself grow!", we actively support your professional and personal development.
• We provide the right framework for your success, including flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, employee stock purchase opportunities, childcare allowance, and Job Bike and public transport ticket programs.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.
At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .
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